Bush or Beach

Posted on September 25, 2017

Before I came to Australia, I always knew it was the land of beaches. After all, every cricket tour to Australia highlighted the sparkling blue waters in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and even Melbourne. It was only after moving here, I realised that Australia is also known for it’s bush.

Through my numerous hikes, I have explored a lot of the Aussie bush particularly in the Blue Mountains but also down the south coast, Sydney, Tassie and Victoria. The Aussie bush is varied and filled with the sounds of birds and sights of trees and scrubs I don’t even know the names of. When I’m in the bush, it’s therapeutic as I’m away from the maddening crowds and all the hustle and bustle of the city.

Having said that, the beach is, in the end, my happy place.

The beach is where I go to relax. The sound of the waves, the smell of the sea and the feel of the sand all keep me grounded and take me away from the stressors of life. The beach is why I chose to move to the Shire after my university. The beach is what makes me love my spirit place, the South Coast. The beach is why I was okay with moving up to the Central Coast.

It’s at the beach where I enjoy solitude. Where I enjoy reading in the sunshine while listening to the waves crash. Where I go to de-stress after a crazy day. Where I feel rejuvenated.

I could live without the bush but I couldn’t live without the beach.

What about you? Bush or beach?

Do share!

***Linking with Denyse for Life this week, Alicia for Open Slather and Corinne for Monday Musings***

It is awesome to see and hear the ocean. I found I missed that a lot while I was recovering from surgery. My first outing (after the drs!) was to Soldiers Beach carpark and to see the wintry surf!! Now my leg wounds have healed I am going to check with my GP is I can return to the sand and let the waves wash over my feet!
Thanks for linking up for #lifethisweek 37/52. Next Week: Movies. It’s up to you how you might interpret that one!Denyse recently posted…Courage, Exposure Challenges & Me. Part One. 2017.110.

The beach is very much my happy place and I could not imagine life without it. Thankfully our home is located a short drive from the coast, so it’s easy for me to spend time there in both summer and winter.

I haven’t been very close to a bush so can’t really compare but yes, beaches and mountains are my favorite. 🙂 I am surprised to know Australia has so many bushes. I would love to roam around trees 🙂Parul Thakur recently posted…Can I be paid for this job?

Beached any day! There is something so calm about the water and it almost like washes away every bad feeling. We visit Goa for its beaches every year and come back leaving every sad memory and emotion behind. It somehow heals us.

Having said that, I like the bush as well. Mountains and being away from clutter gives me immense peace.Soumya recently posted…Book Review: Winter Garden

At home with my cousins we’ve often debated this point – the mountains or the sea and it is the sea for me always. Oh I love the mountains too but just like you it is the beach that is my happy place.Obsessivemom recently posted…Finally, A Reader!

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